NEWS FROM TOAD COMPUTERS -- THE ATARI BLITZ BEGINS! 10/18/95 -------------------------------------------------------------------- We here at Toad Computers have been extra busy lately, putting together the hottest deals for Atari users! We have SO MANY new hardware and software products for you, we are beginning a new campaign for the 4th quarter/holiday season: THE ATARI BLITZ!! What does THE ATARI BLITZ mean to you? New stuff at HOT NEW PRICES that will make you sweat in November! "Let's not waste any more time," you say, "take me to the BLITZ!!" ==================================================================== *** C-LAB FALCONS AVAILABLE IN HOT NEW CONFIGURATIONS! *** ==================================================================== When it became clear that Atari would no longer manufacture the Falcon030, we were all glad to hear that C-LAB of Germany had licensed the design and would be producing their own machines. C-LAB then revamped the Falcon, cleaned up its audio circuitry and added an internal SCSI bus to produce the 14MB C-LAB Falcon MK-II. While the machine was aimed squarely at the digital audio recording market, it seemed too expensive for most hobbyists and came in only one configuration. C-LAB has since revived the FALCON MK-I, and Toad Computers is importing them, in addition to new designs of the FALCON MK-II, at prices identical to our previous pricing! Without further ado, let us summarize the new Falcon pricing schedule: C-Lab Falcon MK I Original & Optimized Falcon Systems Falcon MK I, 1MB RAM, No Hard Disk........................$799.00 Falcon MK I, 4MB RAM, No Hard Disk........................$999.00 C-Lab Falcon MK II For Direct to Disk Recording Falcon MK II, 4MB RAM, 350MB SCSI Internal 2.5” HD.......$1349.00 Falcon MK II, 4MB RAM, 530MB SCSI Internal 2.5” HD.......$1499.00 Falcon MK II, 4MB RAM, 811MB SCSI Internal 2.5” HD.......$1899.00 Options Great Package Deals! Cubase Audio 16 (Bundled with any C-Lab Atari Falcon)..Add $399.00 14MB Upgrade (from a 4MB machine)......................Add $599.00 SCSI / IDE Internal / External Hard Disk Options.............Call! Math Coprocessor (68882, Installed).........................$59.00 Monitor Adapters (Choose VGA or ST RGB).....................$14.95 C-LAB FALCON FAST FACTS: * Imported to the U.S. By Toad Computers * In Stock Now * Same case as Atari Falcon030 * Other Hard Disk Sizes Available, Please Ask * All plugs & ports identical to Atari Falcon030 For more information on the C-LAB Falcon or any product we sell, please call Toad Computers at (410) 544-6943. ==================================================================== *** HOT NEWS: PAGESTREAM 2.2 NOW AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $39.95! *** ==================================================================== We've been excited about this announcement for weeks now, and we're glad now to finally be able to tell you that PAGESTREAM, one of the premier desktop publishing packages for the ST is now available for a mere $39.95! That's right! For just $39.95, you can take advantage of the flexibility and creative power that people have been enjoying for years! WHY is PageStream just $39.95? SoftLogik is planning to release PageStream for Windows 95 and the Mac OS. As a way to help build their prospective market for that platform, they want to make sure that every available Atari owner knows the power of PAGESTREAM. This way, if an Atari user has to make a decision about whether to buy PAGESTREAM over PAGEMAKER or QUARK XPRESS, they will be familiar with PAGESTREAM already! This will give them a tremendous advantage in this new market! For those of you who don't know about the power of PageStream (how could you not?) features of the package include: - Uses PostScript Type One Fonts (Use .PFB and .AFM files) - Import Adobe Illustrator Vector graphics directly - FULLY PostScript Output Compatible - Works with PostScript Imagesetters - Supports Color / Color Separations - Drivers for most black and white and color printers, including 600 dpi lasers and color inkjets - Imports many graphic file formats including GIF, TIFF, PCX, AI - Import and Export Text - Group & Ungroup objects, send to back & bring to front - Rotate, twist, or flip objects in tenth of degree increments - Cut and paste between documents - Open multiple documents simultaneously - Automatic and Manual Kerning - Object Alignment Feature - MANY MANY OTHER FEATURES! In short, PageStream 2.2 is a fully professional desktop publishing package that is every bit as capable as the mainstream PC / Mac equivalents (moreso in many areas). We wish SoftLogik every possible success in their new endeavors, and we invite you to try PAGESTREAM 2.2 now! We are taking orders now and will be shipping orders around the end of the month. PAGESTREAM 2.2 FOR ATARI ST/TT/FALCON030/MAGICMAC..........$39.95 And you should also remember that Calamus SL, a fast, precise, and modular DTP package is also now available for a very low price of $200.00! (Was $599.00!) If you do desktop publishing on the Atari, call us to discuss your needs! We want to make sure you've got EVERYTHING you need! ==================================================================== *** APEX MEDIA & EXPOSE -- A POWERFUL COMBINATION! *** ==================================================================== Toad Computers is excited to announce a powerful new combination: APEX MEDIA & EXPOSE. Many of you are already familiar with Apex Media -- the powerful graphics, animation, and morphing package from TITAN DESIGNS. Apex Media is a true color animation and graphic program designed specifically for the Atari Falcon030 using 68030 and 56001 DSP machine code to provide unparalleled performance. APEX includes some of the most amazing features ever seen in a single graphics program, and represents sheer power for all forms of graphic applications - performance only seen before on dedicated graphic workstations. APEX MEDIA, NOW FOR $149.00, INCLUDES: Animation & Morphing - Smooth Image Transforms - Powerful Block Functions - Block rotation to any angle - Proportional rescale, stretch, skew & mirror - Direct-from-disk editing to allow fast and easy video titling Digitizing - Multiple, real-time frame capture to 512x320 in 16 bit true color - Rostrum camera work to 24 bit - On-screen PiP (Picture in Picture) Post-Processing - Dejagging, Motion blur and two levels of Noise reduction - Advanced Deltafilm compression of animations, reducing overhead Drawing Tools - Pen, Line, Curve, Polygon, Circle, Box - Stipple airbrush - Redefinable grid Special Features Include - Gradated Circles, Lines, Boxes - Interpolative Lines and Boxes - Fill using definable Blocks or Gradients Non-Linear Drawing - Realistic Airbrush for producing soft graduated spray - Transform of definable areas controlling hue, saturation and/or brightness - Brighten, Darken, Saturate, Watercolor and fade in with compound inking option - Transform and Masking of defined areas with fill or brush Cell Manipulation - Paste blocks above or below image - Invert X & Y axis - Proportional resize Screen Modes - Real-Time zoom at all times - Smooth scrolling under zoom or virtual canvas operation with any tool File Support - PC1, IFF, SPU, PCS, TGA, MTV, JPG, GIF, FLC, SEQ, ANM, APX - Calamus (CFN) font support - Additional saving of Palette, Field Warp lines and setup configuration Video Support - VGA, RGB monitors and TV’s - Selectable resolutions - Virtual canvas up to 2048x1024 - 256 and true color modes APEX MEDIA is the PREMIER graphics & animation package for the Atari Falcon030 and Toad Computers is also proud to announce a price reduction, too! Now, APEX MEDIA is just $149.00! - - - - - - - AND APEX IS THE PERFECT COMPANION TO EXPOSE! - - - - - - - the BLITZ continues . . . EXPOSE is now available from Toad Computers! EXPOSE (that's Ehk-spo- zay, the french pronunciation which we cannot convey in standard ASCII because we lack the proper ACCENT!) is a true color framegrabber & video digitizer for the Falcon030!! Maximum Resolution (rostrum work) - up to 768x576 in 24-bit true color Maximum Resolution (real-time capture) - 512x320, 16-bit true color Animation Resolutions (data transfer rate) - 512x320 (6fps) - 256x160 (17fps) - 128x80(25fps) Memory - 512KB of Static RAM Interface - Falcon internal bus Inputs - S-Video, Composite Signal Type - NTSC (PAL also available) Control - Brightness, Contrast, Color Sync & NTSC Hue Output - RGB EXPOSE includes these HOT software accessories: FALCAM: PICTURE in PICTURE (PiP) utility provides on screen, live video images within any GEM program. Watch while you work! FALCAM TRIPOD: Enhanced video capture software for capturing high quality, 24 bit images. Variable exposure and resolution settings, output to JPEG, GIF, TGA, and PPM file formats. VIDEOBOX: Demonstration program which texture maps the live digitized image directly onto the surface of a cube which can in turn be spun, rotated and zoomed in real-time! EXPOSE can be used for SNAPPING still shots and to GRAB animation sequences. SNAP: True color video digitizer specifically designed for the Falcon and offering an amazing array of features. Included is the the incredibly powerful APEX Media software to provide full video software support! GRAB: 24-bit true color still captures from video camera, VCR or any other form of video input. Compile animation sequences from moving video up to 512x384 in 16-bit true color. Expose includes APEX Media, written by Black Scorpion Software entirely in 68030 and 56001 DSP code for optimum performance. See above for more details. Expose received a 96% in ST FORMAT and 8/10 in ATARI WORLD. A special price for EXPOSE will be available to users who already own APEX MEDIA. Call for more details. Expose Video Digitizer is just $399 and will be available in November 1995 from Toad Computers. We are taking orders now. EXPOSE: Just $399!! To order this exciting package, call Toad Computers at (410) 544-6943 or (800) 448-TOAD! ==================================================================== *** ATARI PORTFOLIO BACK IN STOCK *** ==================================================================== The Atari Portfolio, the premier handheld PC compatible computer, is available again! The Atari Portfolio is $199, and other accessories are also available, including all of the following products. The Portfolio units are factory refurbished and come with a full one year warranty. Atari Portfolio Memory Cards 1MB Flash Memory Card...................$179 128K Memory Card........................$149 64K Memory Card..........................$79 These cards are used for file storage and do not expand system RAM. Miscellaneous AC Adapter...............................$10 Portfolio Book...........................$17 Simulated Leather Case...................$24 Interfaces Atari Smart Parallel.....................$49 Parallel Printer Cable....................$9 Parallel Transfer Cable..................$12 Atari Serial Interface...................$79 PC Card Drive Kit........................$79 Call (410) 544-6943 or (800) 448-8623 for more information on the Atari Portfolio Handheld Computer! ==================================================================== *** ATARI PROCONTROLLER / CONTROLLER II AVAILABLE *** ==================================================================== The new Atari Jaguar PRO CONTROLLER is now available! For just $29.95 get the latest in Jag Controller technology! Includes 5 extra buttons for enhanced, easier gameplay! While the original Jag controller is the most comfortable pad many people have ever used, the lack of a six button controller has had serious impact upon such games as one-on-one fighters and simulations. Heeding the advice and suggestions of many online gamers, Atari has developed a new control pad. It has been stated that this control pad will ship with the "JagDuo" unit and will also be available separately. - Directional pad control - 7, 8, and 9 buttons remapped directly beneath A, B and C - The addition of Left and Right index finger buttons - Chording capable - Still has full keypad below JAGUAR PROCONTROLLER NOW AVAILABLE FROM TOAD COMPUTERS FOR $29.95! Also available now for the Jaguar is PITFALL the MAYAN ADVENTURE, POWER DRIVE RALLY, MEMORY TRACK, and JAGLINK Interfaces! Call (800) 448-8623 (in USA or CANADA) or (410) 544-6943 (worldwide) to place your order! ==================================================================== *** NEW!: BATTLEZONE 2000 & SUPER ASTEROIDS / MISSILE COMMAND *** ==================================================================== Atari this week released BATTLEZONE 2000 for the Atari Lynx game system. 2005 A.D. -- A deadly virus has infected the Supertank's unsophisticated computer systems, turning these mighty weapons of destruction against their creators. Humankind is on the brink of extinction! Free the battle zones from this robotic plague! How can you miss this? BATTLEZONE 2000 is just $39.95. And coming next week, a SUPER COMBO of a game, Super Asteroids / Missile Command! This Lynx title combines these two classic Atari titles into a portable game duo you won't want to be without. Great graphics and sound from what we've heard, and fun!! SUPER ASTEROIDS & MISSILE COMMAND is just $39.95 and will be available in 2-3 weeks. ==================================================================== *** SOUNDPOOL FALCON INTERFACES AVAILABLE AGAIN! *** ==================================================================== Toad Computers is pleased to announce the availability of the Soundpool line of Falcon hardware interfaces & music software. Previously these interfaces have been sold in conjunction with other music software packages; now they are available through Toad Computers direct! Specifically, we have: Falcon S/PDIF DAT Interface (Plugs in DSP Port to provide a fiberoptic interface to a DAT drive)...................................$299 Falcon Analog 8 Interface (Provides 8 analog ouputs for the Falcon, plugs into the DSP Port)....................................$549 Falcon Analog 4 Interface NEW! (Provides just 4 analog outputs for the Falcon, plugs into the DSP Port)............................$299 MO-4 (Adds 4 MIDI out ports to any Atari or PC computer! Excellently suited for use with the Atari Falcon030)....................$199 Sample Rate Converter (Converts S/PDIF digital audio data freely between 32KHz, 44.1KHz, and 48KHz ON THE FLY! Great for mastering to 44.1KHz for CD Production from the Falcon)..................$399 Also available are CD RECORDER Audio and CD RECORDER Pro software, AudioTracker software, and AudioMaster software. ==================================================================== *** SUZY B / MEGA ARCHIVE CD BUNDLE AVAILABLE! *** ==================================================================== For a limited time, if you buy the Suzy B PD 2-CD software set and the MEGA ARCHIVE VOL. 2 CD from Toad Computers, you can get the two together for just $79.95. This gives you almost 3GB of fantastic PD software for an incredibly low price! Why not see why everyone is talking about the ATARI CD ROM REVOLUTION??! ==================================================================== *** WHITELINE CD'S NOW AVAILABLE! *** ==================================================================== Now available from Toad Computers are the Delta Labs Media Whiteline ALPHA, TRANSMISSION, and LINUX CD ROM's. ALPHA includes: - 4 registered full versions of the shareware programs BoxKite, Before Dawn, Poison!, and Kundendirektor - Complete Delta Labs PD Series (130 Disks) - 800 Signum Fonts - 500 TrueType Fonts - 300 GDOS Fonts - 500 Calamus Fonts - Programming Tools and Languages (including GNU C/C++ 2.58) - Animations, clipart, sounds, and samples - Falcon demos & games - Magic Eye pictures - Much More!! WHITELINE ALPHA CD: Just $34.00 TRANSMISSION includes: - Full registered versions of Golden Island and Turbo Blanker - Complete Falcon DEMOS from THE INDEPENDENT Scene and others - All Demos from the FRIED BITS DEMO PARTIES 1, 2 and 3 - Nearly all other demos ever made - Falcon GAMES - AVI, FLI, MPEG, MOD, SND, and other SOUND, MUSIC, and GRAPHICS files - Graphic and Art programs - LOTS OF OTHER FALCON STUFF That's right -- the first ever FALCON ONLY CD-ROM!! TRANSMISSION CD: Just $34.00 LINUX 68K --------- Linux is the alternative operating system devised in 1990 by Linus Torvalds. It was originally implemented on the 386 as a multitasking multiuser kernel that could take advantage of the VIRTUAL MACHINE / protected / enhanced mode features of that chip. The Motorola 68030 has the same kinds of capabilities, so programmers from the Internet felt it would be only natural to port Linux to the 68030. So they did! Linux 68K is exactly that port! The CD includes the base system, the kernels, sources, binaries, X11 Release 6 (this is X-Windows in monochrome AND color!), TeX, Networking tools (TCP/IP), Emacs, GCC, G++ (C++), TOS-Cross-Compiler, DLL-Development tools, Objective C, Perl, and 3 different kernels. That's right kids, run X-Windows on your TT or Falcon. (And yes, Linux does require a 68030 CPU and a 68882 coprocessor!) The Linux 68K CD: Just $54.00! ==================================================================== *** NEW ALLIANCE WITH APPLICATION SYSTEMS HEIDELBERG! *** ==================================================================== Toad Computers' David Troy recently had an opportunity to meet with the folks at Application Systems Heidelberg while at the Mac World Expo show in Frankfurt Germany. These are the people who bring us MagiC, Kobold, EASE, NVDI, and MagiCMac. David spoke with Oliver Jeppich, the company's president. Here are the latest developments on these products: MagiC -- currently at version 2.5. Version 3 is expected to ship sometime in November. MagiC, for those of you who don't know, is the alternative multitasking operating system for the Atari that runs FASTER doing multitasking than TOS does for singletasking! Magic 2.x is compatible with ST & TT computers, while the new version 3 will work on the Falcon 030 as well. Upgrades will be available, but a specific upgrade price has not yet been announced. MagiC 2.5 is $69, MagiC 3.0 will be $99. Again, upgrades will be available. Kobold -- current version is also 2.5. A new version is planned for the future, but no specific features have been made available. The current version, however, is the fastest way to copy files! Copies 10MB in just 45 seconds! Integrates seamlessly with EASE/MagiC or MagiCMac to bring you the fastest desktop copies/deletes/moves ever!! Definitely a must have! Comes with a 74 page manual. Kobold is $69 and available now. EASE -- This is a fast, reliable and super EASY replacement desktop for your Atari. Ease includes a color icon editor that will make your desktop look great! Lets you iconize windows, and works with all TOS versions, graphics cards, accelerators and multitasking operating systems! EASE is the desktop that is included with MAGICMAC! Ease is $69 and available now. NVDI 3 -- The ultimate screen accelerator that also replaces GDOS! Actually replaces the VDI subsystem to deliver up to 200-300% screen redraw acceleration! Replaces Speedo GDOS and allows use of Speedo or TrueType fonts. New versions are continuing to be in development, and upgrades will of course be available. NVDI 3 is $79 and available now. MagiCMac -- This is the alternative Mac operating system that runs Atari software! The current version is 1.2.2 for the 68030 or 68040. A new PowerPC version is shipping now in Germany, and we expect to have an English PPC version available for beta in about two weeks. In the meantime a demo version of MagiCMac for the Power PC is available from ftp://ftp.toad.net/pub/atarist/magicmac/mmdemo.zip. MagiCMac is $229 and available now. ==================================================================== *** HARDWARE SPECIALS *** ==================================================================== As usual, we have a variety of great hardware specials going on to tempt you! Check these out!! ATARI TT030 2MB, NO HARD DISK..............................$1049.00 TTM195 MONO MONITOR (19")...................................$799.00 (At this price, this is the perfect way to get into the power & true 32MHz speed of the TT030!!) ATARI 1040STE & SC1224 COLOR MONITOR........................$449.00 (There simply is no better computer value. A complete, expandable, easy to use system for an incredibly low price!!) 540MB HARD DISK in TOAD-PORTABLE CASE.......................$299.00 (ICD Link 2 is just $90 extra; if you already have a Link, you're ready to go!) DOUBLE SPEED CD ROM DRIVE in CASE with POWER SUPPLY.........$199.00 QUAD SPEED CD ROM DRIVE in CASE with POWER SUPPLY...........$349.00 (For a limited time, buy any Toad CD-ROM drive and get a SUZY B PD CD SET for just $29.95 additional!! A $59.95 value!!) ==================================================================== *** FULL PAGE SCANNERS *** ==================================================================== Toad Computers has new pricing on the Epson line of personal scanners! Compatible with the GT-LOOK software package (just $199)! Epson ES-1000C..............................................$799.00 Epson ES-1200C..............................................$999.00 The ES-1000C features 24-bit color scanning at resolutions up to 1600dpi, while the ES-1200C features 30-bit color at resolutions up to 2400dpi. The GT-Look software works with all ST computers, but it's particularly good on the Falcon030 and TT030, where memory and color are a little more available! ==================================================================== *** IMAGECOPY 4.0CD *** ==================================================================== ImageCopy 4.0CD is your best bet for all your image conversion, viewing, and printing needs! 4.0CD includes even more features for exact image placement and more! 4.0CD views, converts, and prints Photo CD files! The best image tool on the market!! ImageCopy 4.0CD.............................................$49.95 ImageCopy 4.0CD Upgrade (from 3.x)..........................$15.00 ==================================================================== *** TOAD COMPUTERS MIRRORS UMICH FTP SITE *** ==================================================================== In September, Toad Computers began mirroring the University of Michigan Atari archive FTP site at their own Internet site. As the University of Michigan Atari archive site is often very hard to reach, we felt it would be a great service to offer. To reach our ftp site, go to: ftp://ftp.toad.net/ For the University of Michigan mirror, go to: ftp://ftp.toad.net/pub/umich/ The "umich" archive contains over 650MB of public domain software and files for the Atari ST, Falcon, Jaguar, and 8-bit series. ==================================================================== *** MAGAZINES! ST FORMAT & ATARI WORLD! *** ==================================================================== The October issue of Atari World is now available!! Get it now! Maybe it's time to start a subscription! Give us a call to start yours TOADAY! We also have back issues of both Atari World and ST Format! Get them while they are still around! They do move fast. ==================================================================== *** HOLIDAY FESTIVAL ‘95 *** ==================================================================== Just a reminder for Holiday Festival ‘95 to be held at Toad Computers in Severna Park, Maryland on December 2 & 3, 1995! Developers/user groups may attend FREE if registered by November 1st. Act now!! For more details on the show (the biggest show around -- we’ve had around 500 folks for each of the last two events), please contact us!!! We want to see you!! Lots of door prizes, hot apple cider, and FUN! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ==================================================================== THE BLITZ . . . . . . . .IS JUST BEGINNING!!! STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOT NEW PRODUCTS FOR YOUR ATARI! Only from AMERICA'S ATARI SOURCE, TOAD COMPUTERS! ==================================================================== Contact us! Is there a product or service you're looking for? We want to know! We are: Toad Computers 570 Ritchie Highway Severna Park, MD 21146-2925 USA Info / International Orders: (410) 544-6943 FAX: (410) 544-1329 USA & Canada Orders: (800) 448-8623 (448-TOAD) Email: info@toad.net or info@toad.net@INET# (GEnie Mail) Also TOAD on Genie Check out our web site! With more than ever before!! http://www.toad.net/ Get the latest WEB BROWSER for the Atari, too! It's available via ftp at ftp://ftp.toad.net/pub/atarist/internet -- check there for the latest version!! Thanks from ALL OF US here at Toad -- Dave, Jennifer, Ray, Tanya, Jo Ann, Jaimie, Dale, Justin, Kathy, Todd, Mark, Stefan, and Zoe the dog! We appreciate your support!!! ===================================== (C) 1995 Toad Computers ======